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- January 13, 2022
Covid-19 Vaccination in Children
Covid-19 Vaccination in Children Government of India launched the pediatric vaccination against COVID-19 for the age group 15 to 18 years from 3rd January 2022 onwards. Covaxin is the only vaccine currently available for this age group under the programme, to be given in a 2 dose schedule at 28 days interval. Below are answers
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- December 30, 2021
Stroke – Diagnosis and Treatment
Stroke – Diagnosis and Treatment Stroke (brain stroke or cerebrovascular stroke) is a condition which occurs due to reduced supply of blood to the brain because of a blockage or bleeding of the blood vessels. In this condition, the brain cells start to die due to lack of oxygen. It can be classified into two
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- December 1, 2021
Adrenal Tumors
Adrenal Tumors Adrenal glands are small glands present at the apex of the kidneys. It is made up of two parts, the cortex (outer part) and medulla (inner part). Adrenal tumors can arise from either of the adrenal gland. These can arise, either from outer layer (cortex) or inner layer (medulla). Tumors arising from medulla
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- November 29, 2021
Prostate Cancer – All You Need to Know
Prostate Cancer – All You Need to Know Prostate cancer (also known as Prostatic Carcinoma) is the second most common cancer in men. Sometimes, it progresses very slowly and do not show any symptoms for years. Therefore, routine screening is necessary to detect prostate cancer in early stages. What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer is
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- October 11, 2021
Triglycerides and heart health
Triglycerides and heart health Triglycerides (TG) are one of the major constituents of fat (lipid) present in the blood. It is an energy storage source and provides energy for the normal functioning of the body. A high level of triglycerides in the blood is called hypertriglyceridemia. The excess or unused calories in the body are
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- July 30, 2021
HPV & Cancer: An Introduction
Human papillomavirus or HPV, as the name states, is a virus from the Papillomaviridae family. The infection caused by the virus, also known by the same name, is the most common sexually transmitted infection. With over 100 types of HPVs, the most common symptom they present are skin warts, which could range from flat lesions
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- July 30, 2021
Frequently asked questions about Gallbladder cancer
The gallbladder is a hollow organ underneath the liver. It is responsible for storing the bile produced by the liver. Cancer can sometimes develop in this organ, and due to no symptoms at early stages,often go undetected for a long time. However, when diagnosed early, it can be treated successfully. Here are some common questions
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- July 30, 2021
Esophageal Cancer: Important Facts
Esophagus, or food pipe is a hollow tube responsible for carrying food from the mouth to the stomach. Cancer of the esophagus starts in the cells that line the inside of the esophagus and is one of the cancers most responsible for cancer deaths across the world. While early esophageal cancer presents no clear symptoms,
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- July 27, 2021
Lymphoma: Important Facts
Lymphoma, as the name suggests is the cancer of the lymphatic system, which includes the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland, bone marrow, tonsils and mucous membranes. The Lymphatic system is a part of the immune system, responsible for the production of immune cells, removal of excess fluids from the body and removing cellular waste. While
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- March 18, 2021
Key questions about Breast Cancer answered
Key questions about Breast Cancer answered What is breast cancer in simple terms? The human body is made of small building blocks called cells. Cancer is a disease in which some cells in the body start growing out of control. When this happens in the breast, it is called as breast cancer. These cancer cells
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